Some sewing firsts . . .

Last week we had a Bank Holiday here and in keeping with English tradition, it absolutely tipped it down with rain ALL day.  So what better excuse to stay cosied up indoors (yes, I will admit: we turned the central heating on) and do some sewing ?

I just couldn't resist this lovely knit fabric when it arrived at Sew Me Something.  It's part of the Indelible collection  from Art Gallery and it comes in cotton too.   But I've been wanting to learn to sew with knits for ages, and I thought the design on this fabric would be just perfect for a maxi skirt. 

I didn't have a pattern, but the design was quite simple with an elasticated waistband.  I very rarely  tuck tops in anyway, so the wide elastic works absolutely fine for me.   I basically followed this tutorial here (although it took me a lot longer than 5 minutes !)

So despite this being my first ever time sewing with a knit fabric, my trusty overlocker (serger) did the trick and I'm really happy with how it turned out.

It was also my first time using a twin needle,  so I had to practise that a bit first but it was actually fairly simple & does give the waistband & hem a really nice neat finish and now I can't wait to use it again on my next knitty project.

Oh, and don't you think my new skirt goes just perfectly with the wedges that my 

lovely sis gave me ?

Now I just need summer to stick around for a wee while longer so I can wear them  : - )

Happy Sunday out there . . .
'til next time,
xoxo